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Adecco's Sales Plunge in France

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John Revill

Nov. 6, 2012 6:34 a.m. ET

ZURICH—Adecco SA, the world's largest staffing company by revenue, reported a sharp drop in sales from France, its biggest market, and said it expects the European job market to remain tough as unemployment continues to rise.

The Swiss company said European sales fell 8% in the third quarter and declined further in October as economic uncertainty and lower demand reduced temporary staff hires in Germany and the U.K.